No instrument (still attempting to attain a CCS Instrument)
Flute
Began establishing embouchure and producing initial sound on headjoint
Trumpets and Trombone (Haleigh No Instrument)
Assessed proficiency of performance targets for line 7
inaccurate pitches, unfocused tone and time unsteady.
Little improvement over several weeks.
They are capable of meeting the performance goals but are not working outside of class.
Moved ahead to learning targets of reading, understanding and performing half notes and quarter notes in lines 11, 12 and 16; without individual attention to reaching proficiency as needed in line 7, achievement in this area will be difficult
Alto Saxophones
Assessed proficiency of performance targets in line 12
Introduced learning targets of reading, counting and performing quarter notes in line 16
Percussion - (Paige and Tyra had instruments; Ray'Niece switching to a CCS Instrument since she is not able to attain an instrument)
worked to establish an acceptable bounce stroke in each hand then in alternating strokes.
Played line 7-10
Played and counted half notes
Looked at Lines 12-14
What to do
Students need to have instruments
Learn lines 1,2, and 4
Apply concepts to line 5,6,7 to achieve
Correct pitches/fingerings
Establish consistent steady tempo
Start each note with a "Ha-Too" articulation
Begin to establish proper tone quality
Establish consistent proper posture
Play four half notes in succession on each pitch with proper air stream and articulation
Next lesson goals
show performance mastery/proficiency on line 7 (Brass)
learn to count and play music that contains half notes and half rests using Concert D, C and Bb
Sustain pitches for 8 counts or longer
Articulate with a legato tongue in half note rhythms
Attendance
NI= No Instrument
What we did
What to do
Next lesson goals